Aptakisic Business Corp. recently organized and hosted a successful fund-raising event. More than one hundred students and staff attended the staff volleyball game. The Eifert Elite Drummers and the Cotsi's Coyotes played some serious volleyball. The event was loads of fun with a few soar muscles to prove it!

The alumni band concert was a huge success with nearly 50 alumni returning to practice and perform an evening concert with current 8th graders. The gym rocked with energy as they played pieces such as Marches of John Williams, Highlights from Jersey Boys, The Civil War, The Great Locomotive Chase and Fantasy on Yankee Doodle. "It was a fantastic opportunity for our 8th graders," notes student teacher Tracie Tatz. "Our band members sat every other seat between alumni who also play for Stevenson's band.

Enrichment classes met for the first time last weekend with much success and enjoyment. There is still time to sign up for the Winter Enrichment Program. The Center for Gifted, in partnership with Northern Illinois University, is offering a series of courses for students on Sunday afternoons from January 15 to February 12 at Meridian Middle School.